Recipes

If you’re looking for the perfect summer cocktail, look no further. This is it. It’s a refreshing frozen cocktail recipe made with the ultimate summer trifecta of ingredients: Strawberries, frozen rosé wine, and homemade limoncello. Just make sure you remember to freeze your rosé for at least 8 hours before whipping up some drinks!

I don’t limit my grilling to just the chicken. Why shouldn’t we get creative with it? And if you’ve never tried grilling fruit before, stop what you're doing right now and go get the ingredients for this recipe. Pesto, peaches, and juicy grilled chicken… YUM!

This is my “go-to” all-purpose macaron shell recipe. My macaron shell recipe is done in the traditional French way: It doesn’t use a cooked meringue. It’s a great basic macaron recipe—and the one I always recommend for first-time macaron makers.

Layered with a fresh berry medley and topped with homemade whipped cream, this fruity summer dessert is prettiest served in a trifle bowl. If you don’t have a trifle bowl, you can use a glass bowl. Even better if it’s a decorative one! Get ready to impress your guests with this Red, White and Blue Strawberry Blueberry 4th of July Dessert Trifle recipe.

Quench your thirst on a hot summer day with a tall glass of my refreshing Peachy Peach Iced Tea, or customize the recipe with your favorite spirits to transform it into a cocktail for a refreshing summer soirée. We like to sweeten ours with local honey from our farm neighbors’ apiary, but you can use sugar or agave nectar if you prefer. Paired with juicy peaches and fresh black tea, you can’t really go wrong!

Making balsamic glazes and balsamic reductions at home is easy. Since your balsamic glaze is going to have a strong, rich flavor, I highly recommend going for the good stuff—choose one without any dyes or other additives. This glaze is perfect for drizzling on green salads, crostini, or a nice cast iron roasted caprese sandwich. Yum!

Indulge in the flavors of the season with this delightful rhubarb upside down cake. Made with a sour cream batter and adorned with a beautiful thatched design, this cake is a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. This summer treat is the perfect vessel for the unique taste of rhubarb!

Looking for a healthier version of tabbouleh salad? My Vegan, Gluten-Free Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad with Homemade Cauliflower Rice is the perfect choice. This refreshing and colorful mix, made with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and homemade cauliflower rice, is not only gluten-free but also vegan-friendly. Discover how to make your own cauliflower rice and enjoy a delicious twist on a Mediterranean favorite.

Pronounced something like pahn bahn-yah, this perfect picnic sandwich originated in Nice, France, where it was first made as a French tuna sandwich. My friend Terri’s version of the famous French sandwich is made on a baguette with smoked turkey and provolone cheese. It’s the perfect sandwich to slice up and share with your family and friends!

If you’re looking for an easy, refreshing, and healthy summer appetizer to serve at your next get together, these easy watermelon feta skewers with fresh mint and balsamic glaze are it. They are also beautiful—bright pink watermelon alongside fresh, green herbs and bright white feta cheese make an elegant presentation for all your summer entertaining.

What’s so great about bourbon barbecue sauce? First of all, I love whiskey and bourbon. Anyone who knows me can attest that Jack Daniel’s® is my favorite. This barbecue sauce recipe incorporates a generous amount for a rich flavor profile that goes great with anything you can make on the grill.

I first started making limoncello after my brother Erik and sister-in-law Tracy sent me a bottle they made using their own homegrown lemons. At first, I would just put a little splash in my Prosecco Blueberry Limoncello Punch, but I’m so thankful to Erick and Tracy because their recipe makes it so easy to make limoncello at home.